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Encryption (GCSE Computing)

The following is a GCSE Computing test covering 'Encryption' from the broader topic 2. Data Transmission. The test is geared towards the CAMBRIGE-IGCSE exam board style syllabus.
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What is the main weakness of the Caesar cipher (simple substitution) compared to modern ciphers?
Which of the following is an example of a hash algorithm used to verify file integrity?
Which of the following best describes Diffie–Hellman key exchange?
Which of these is a recommended practise to protect against brute-force attacks on user accounts?
What is the main security risk if a private key is leaked?
How does using multifactor authentication (MFA) enhance security when combined with encryption?
Why is a randomly generated initialization vector (IV) used with many block cipher modes?
Which of the following best describes encryption?
Why are digital certificates important for HTTPS connections?
Which of the following correctly pairs an algorithm with its primary purpose?
What does HTTPS indicate about a website connection?